Windows CentralControl this smart thermostat with your voice using Google Assistant or Amazon's Alexa. The Nest Thermostat 3rd generation is down to $199 at Amazon....Control this smart thermostat with your voice using Google Assistant or Amazon's Alexa. The Nest Thermostat 3rd generation is down to $199 at Amazon. This smart thermostat usually sells for $250, though it's receiving this $50 discount thanks to a...5 hours

TechCrunchGoogle announced this morning a new plan to help retailers take on Amazon – and give Google a cut of their sales in the...Google announced this morning a new plan to help retailers take on Amazon – and give Google a cut of their sales in the process. The search giant will allow retailers to list their products across Google Search, in its...12 hours

THE VERGEGoogle has launched a new program called Shopping Actions that will allow users to...Google has launched a new program called Shopping Actions that will allow users to purchase items through Google search and Google Assistant. On Google search, the Google Express shopping service, and Google Assistant on home devices and mobile, shoppers can...11 hours

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9to5GoogleAnnounced at CES 2018, the first Google Assistant smart displays are expected to launch...Announced at CES 2018, the first Google Assistant smart displays are expected to launch in the summer. Lenovo, JBL, Sony, and LG have all announced devices that adopt the new form factor, with the latter company’s ThinQ WK9 now available...5 days

THE VERGEVIDEOGoogle today announced a partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring mobile ordering through the Google Assistant app, via AndroidPolice. Now,...Google today announced a partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring mobile ordering through the Google Assistant app, via AndroidPolice. Now, if you’re a Dunkin’ Donuts rewards member through the chain’s DD Perks program, you can link your account to Google...5 days

MacRumorsThe Information has published an in-depth look at...The Information has published an in-depth look at how Siri has transitioned from one of Apple's most promising technologies into a "major problem" for the company. The article includes interviews with a dozen former Apple employees who worked on the...5 days

THE VERGEGoogle Home devices now let you set location-based...Google Home devices now let you set location-based reminders. All you have to do is tell Google Assistant that you want to be reminded of something when you are at a certain location. You can say things like, “Hey Google,...5 days

TechCrunch Google Assistant is about to start doing more without quite as much talking on your part.... Google Assistant is about to start doing more without quite as much talking on your part. Long-awaited multi-step routines are just today starting to roll out to users in the U.S., as first spotted by Android Police. In the case...6 days

9to5GoogleIn our APK Insight of the Google app...In our APK Insight of the Google app beta on Friday, we spotted Assistant adding new menus for “Purchases” and “Reminders.” Those additions now appear to be a part of an upcoming redesign that removes Assistant’s “Your Stuff” tab. more…6 days

THE VERGEGoogle Assistant’s routines are rolling out now. Google initially announced it was following the footsteps of Amazon and...Google Assistant’s routines are rolling out now. Google initially announced it was following the footsteps of Amazon and adding multistep smart home routines last October. They allow you to take several actions (toggling lights, changing the thermostat, etc.) with a...6 days

THE VERGEGoogle added its Assistant to the iPhone last year, effectively giving a consolation prize to those who use both it and Apple’s...Google added its Assistant to the iPhone last year, effectively giving a consolation prize to those who use both it and Apple’s devices. But on Tuesday, Google gave Apple users another token: Assistant on the iPad. According to the company,...6 days

9to5GoogleAnnounced at last year’s October 4th event and reconfirmed last month, Google Assistant Routines are finally beginning to...Announced at last year’s October 4th event and reconfirmed last month, Google Assistant Routines are finally beginning to roll out. This feature, which allows a single phrase to initiate multiple commands, is launching in the United States and replaces the...6 days

TechCrunch Google Assistant is launching today on iPad, allowing customers to control their smart home, make calls, send texts, set reminders, and more, from their Apple tablet.... Google Assistant is launching today on iPad, allowing customers to control their smart home, make calls, send texts, set reminders, and more, from their Apple tablet. The smart assistant was first launched on iOS at Google I/O 2017, following its...6 days

9to5GoogleIf you prefer Google Assistant to Siri, the latest version of the app is available for...If you prefer Google Assistant to Siri, the latest version of the app is available for iPad as well as iPhone … more…6 days

9to5MacIf you prefer Google Assistant to Siri, the latest version of the app is available for...If you prefer Google Assistant to Siri, the latest version of the app is available for iPad as well as iPhone … more…6 days

MacRumorsGoogle Assistant for iOS has been updated with native iPad support today. The design looks essentially the same as the iPhone version, but with...Google Assistant for iOS has been updated with native iPad support today. The design looks essentially the same as the iPhone version, but with an interface optimized for the larger 7.9-inch to 12.9-inch screen sizes of Apple's tablets. Like rivals...6 days

9to5GoogleVIDEOAfter being teased last summer, ecobee has officially...After being teased last summer, ecobee has officially announced pricing and availability for its new Switch+ smart home accessory. Switch+ is available for pre-order starting today and ships on March 26 for $99 in the US and $119 in Canada....6 days

MacRumorsGoogle Assistant for iOS has been updated with native iPad support today. The design looks essentially the same as the iPhone version, but with...Google Assistant for iOS has been updated with native iPad support today. The design looks essentially the same as the iPhone version, but with an interface optimized for the larger 7.9-inch to 12.9-inch screen sizes of Apple's tablets. Like rivals...6 days

THE VERGEThe future of the voice-controlled home isn’t in putting Echo Dots or Google Home Minis all over your...The future of the voice-controlled home isn’t in putting Echo Dots or Google Home Minis all over your house, it’s in integrating voice assistants into the appliances and electronics you already need. That means putting Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana,...7 days

9to5GoogleVIDEOWe’re here in Austin...We’re here in Austin at the famed South by Southwest music and film (and “interactive”) festival, and Google once again has a significant presence this year, as expected. Besides its Assistant telephone booths and electric cabs, though, the biggest showcase...1 week

9to5GoogleVIDEOLast month, Google announced that Routines would finally be rolling out in the coming weeks. First unveiled at...Last month, Google announced that Routines would finally be rolling out in the coming weeks. First unveiled at last year’s 10/4 event, this new feature allows Assistant to do multiple actions with a single command. In version 7.23 of the...1 week

CNETA washing machine with the Assistant built in could recognize commands for its specialized cycles.A washing machine with the Assistant built in could recognize commands for its specialized cycles.1 week

9to5GoogleThe latest...The latest beta version (7.23) of the Google app is rolling out this afternoon and it reveals a number of upcoming features for Pixel Buds. Namely, users will be able to customize controls like Double Tap, while a new Triple...1 week

9to5GoogleFrom multilingual support and more languages to Routines, Google has been on a roll in recent weeks adding new features to Assistant. The latest comes...From multilingual support and more languages to Routines, Google has been on a roll in recent weeks adding new features to Assistant. The latest comes ahead of SXSW with Custom Device Actions that allow manufacturers to add custom commands for Assistant-enabled...1 week

THE VERGEGoogle is opening the gates to something that should ultimately make the Google Assistant a lot...Google is opening the gates to something that should ultimately make the Google Assistant a lot more useful: it’ll now allow other companies to create custom commands when the Assistant is built into their products. So the manufacturer of a...1 week

9to5GoogleGoogle’s AI is extremely powerful, and...Google’s AI is extremely powerful, and there’s no better showcase for that than the Google Assistant. Its most recent trick, Google Lens, debuted shortly after the Pixel 2’s launch, and now it’s finally rolling out to all users. Sort of…...2 weeks

THE VERGEGoogle is officially rolling its Lens out to Android phones that have Google Photos...Google is officially rolling its Lens out to Android phones that have Google Photos installed. This means users will be able to scan things through the app to receive information, like a dog’s breed or a flower type. Users can...2 weeks

9to5GoogleGoogle’s AI...Google’s AI is extremely powerful, and there’s no better showcase for that than the Google Assistant. Its most recent trick, Google Lens, debuted shortly after the Pixel 2’s launch, and now it’s finally rolling out to all users. Sort of…...2 weeks